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At what point in your life did you accept being 'average'?
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:46 am
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:46 am
I've always had somewhat of an addictive personality but usually channel it through productive things/hobbies. The downside is I have a habit of committing 100% of my time and energy into things until it becomes a crutch.
For example, I used to workout a lot until I got to a point I was full on bodybuilder, diet, strict routine, etc. A few years ago I started jogging and within a year I was training and running marathons always striving to one up my personal best. I recently started playing golf again and find myself playing or going to the range 4-5 times a week.
The older I get I just sort of admire people that can be happy being average and it doesn't bother them to be a little chubby, out of shape, shoot a bad round of golf, or just not worry about it. It's human nature obviously to always want to improve, but at what age or point in your life did you just say f*** it and accept mediocrity? Does being like that eat at you at all?
Anyway...looking forward to some tl;dr responses
For example, I used to workout a lot until I got to a point I was full on bodybuilder, diet, strict routine, etc. A few years ago I started jogging and within a year I was training and running marathons always striving to one up my personal best. I recently started playing golf again and find myself playing or going to the range 4-5 times a week.
The older I get I just sort of admire people that can be happy being average and it doesn't bother them to be a little chubby, out of shape, shoot a bad round of golf, or just not worry about it. It's human nature obviously to always want to improve, but at what age or point in your life did you just say f*** it and accept mediocrity? Does being like that eat at you at all?
Anyway...looking forward to some tl;dr responses
This post was edited on 9/3/14 at 8:47 am
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Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:48 am to BabyTac
This feels like a subtle brag thread.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:48 am to BabyTac
Go frick yourself, Mr. Perfect. Delusional prick.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:48 am to BabyTac
So you're a bodybuilder, marathon runner, and golf pro. I'd say that's pretty average for the OT
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:48 am to BabyTac
quote:I have more shite to worry about that these things. I would rather excel at my career than at working out and playing weekend golf.
a little chubby, out of shape, shoot a bad round of golf
Not everyone has your definition of mediocre.
This post was edited on 9/3/14 at 8:50 am
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:49 am to BabyTac
I'm not there yet. I do the same thing you're talking about. I can't just 'do' hobbies/sports. I throw myself fully into them. It's draining and not fun. I'm a cyclist and train my arse off. And I'm mediocre, at best. I guess I'll have to strive for average.
At work, professionally, I do the same thing. But it's becoming apparent that I won't always be moving upwards. How do people settle into a job for decades?? I can't imagine doing what I'm doing now day-in and day-out forever. There has to be more to life than this. And I make very good money and I'm not overburdened. Just can't settle.
At work, professionally, I do the same thing. But it's becoming apparent that I won't always be moving upwards. How do people settle into a job for decades?? I can't imagine doing what I'm doing now day-in and day-out forever. There has to be more to life than this. And I make very good money and I'm not overburdened. Just can't settle.
This post was edited on 9/3/14 at 8:52 am
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:50 am to LNCHBOX
I didn't say I was exceptional or 'pro' at any of these things. Just stuff I find myself committing my time to. Not bragging. Actually, trying to figure out a way to break that addictive habit.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:50 am to DosManos
quote:
Mr. Perfect.
sounds more like Mr. Overcompensator
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:51 am to BabyTac
I'll whoop your arse in golf baw
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:51 am to boom roasted
quote:
I have more shite to worry about that these things. I would rather excel at my career than at working out and playing weekend golf.
Exactly
Those things don't matter the least in the long run - no pun intended. I'd rather be great at my job & work on being the best husband and father I can be rather than see how many times I can throw up 300 lbs. on the bench.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:51 am to BabyTac
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:51 am to 777Tiger
quote:
sounds more like Mr. Overcompensator
True. Good point.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:52 am to BabyTac
No mention of salary. Sounds like you are average
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:52 am to BabyTac
There's a better way to ask for advice than calling everyone mediocre.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:52 am to LNCHBOX
quote:
This feels like a subtle brag thread.
Subtle? He's full on "HEY EVERYBODY LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME! PLS LOOK AT MEEEEE!"
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:52 am to BabyTac
Unless you won competitions, won tournaments, or won marathons, you are well below "average".
Sorry, man.
Sorry, man.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:52 am to BabyTac
Sucks to be you
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:54 am to KingRanch
Its not having what you want
It's wanting what you've got
Sheryl Crow
Go soak up some sun, my brother.
It's wanting what you've got
Sheryl Crow
Go soak up some sun, my brother.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:54 am to BabyTac
I have always been extremely confident and content with my underachieving/mediocrity in all aspects of life. It's a state of mind that can't be taught, you're born with it.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:54 am to biglego
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So you're a bodybuilder, marathon runner, and golf pro. I'd say that's pretty average for the OT
So true
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